Dr. Clyde Wilcox is the author of “Serious Money: Fundraising and Contributing in Presidential Nomination Campaigns” and Professor at Georgetown University in Qatar. In this episode of Rolli’s Experts Explain Everything podcast, he explains the difference between a PAC and SuperPAC, how money influences our elections, and how other countries fund political candidates and campaigns. You can learn more about Dr. Clyde Wilcox by visiting rolli.ai

As the 2024 U.S. General Election approaches, key races could signal the political landscape ahead. In this episode of Rolli’s Experts Explain Everything podcast, Matthew Herrmann, Principal, and Kyle Klein, Senior Advisor at The Roosevelt Group, break down which races to watch closely, how shifts in congressional control could impact the debt ceiling debate, and what the future may hold for the Trump Tax Cuts. They also explore the potential outcomes for Project 2025 if former President Trump returns to office. Journalists looking to learn more about Matthew, Kyle, and The Roosevelt Group, visit rolli.ai.

Emily Galvin Almanza is the Founder and Co-Executive Director of Partners for Justice.

In this episode of Rolli’s Experts Explain Everything podcast, Emily explains the Criminal Justice System, she tells us how there is no such thing as ‘just an arrest,’ the trickle down impacts of incarceration, and how her work brings together public safety, health, and housing.

Journalists, find Emily and hundreds of other experts by visiting Rolli.ai

Nicole Tisdale is the founder and CEO of Advocacy Blueprints, she served as a national security expert at The White House – National Security Council and the House Committee on Homeland Security.

In this episode of Rolli’s Experts Explain Everything podcast, Nicole tells us which aspects of election security we should be most concerned about this November, she reacts to the Trump Campaign being hacked by Iran, and she tells us when we can ‘panic responsibly’ when it comes to election results.

You can learn more about Nicole Tisdale by visiting Rolli.ai

Dr. Rogaia Mustafa Abusharaf is a Professor of Anthropology at Georgetown University Qatar and author of the books "Darfur Allegory" and "Transforming Displaced Women in Sudan: Politics and the Body in a Squatter Settlement."

In this episode of Rolli’s Experts Explain Everything podcast Dr. Abusharaf tells us the historical and political events that have led to a historic humanitarian crisis in Sudan.

You can find Dr. Abusharaf and hundreds of other exceptional experts at Rolli.ai

Dr. Andrew Rhyne is a professor of Marine Biology at Roger Williams University. He is a leading international expert on the wildlife trade, with a specialization in the marine aquarium trade.

In this episode of Rolli’s Experts Explain Everything podcast, Dr. Rhyne explains why data tracking of the wildlife trade is so important but also so inaccurate, and he tells us how he has developed ways to improve it.

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Dr. Mehran Kamrava is a Professor of Government at Georgetown University Qatar. He is the author of multiple books including: Righteous Politics: Power and Resilience in Iran, A Dynastic History of Iran: From the Qajars to the Pahlavis, among others.

In this episode of Rolli’s Experts Explain Everything podcast, Dr. Kamrava gives us analysis on recent attacks between Israel and Iran, he tells us why revolutionary states are like bicycles, and the impact of sanctions on the regime and people.

You can find Dr. Kamrava and hundreds of other exceptional experts at Rolli.ai.

*Note: this podcast was recorded on Wednesday, April 17th.

Amina Sheik Mohamed MPH is the founding director of the Refugee Health Unit at the UC San Diego Center for Community Health. Amina is a public health leader who has gained national, state, and local recognition for her work advancing health equity. She is a recipient of the 2024 James Irvine Foundation Leadership Awards.

In this episode of Rolli’s Experts Explain Everything podcast, Amina tells us why the health challenges refugees face are different from the general population, how refugees were impacted by the Covid pandemic, and what she hopes to accomplish next.

You can find Amina Sheik Mohamed and hundreds of other exceptional experts at Rolli.ai.